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Ministry of Earth Sciences
Study on Climate Vulnerability
The National Centre for Coastal Research , an attached office of Ministry of Earth Sciences, has carried out a National shoreline change assessment mapping for Indian coast  using 28 years of satellite data from 1990 to 2018 to provide information for coastal management strategy. In addition, Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services , MoES has prepared the Coastal Vulnerability Index  maps for the entire coastline of India by using 7 parameters such as shoreline change rate, sea-level change rate, coastal elevation, coastal slope, coastal geomorphology, significant wave height and tidal range. Further studies have been done on Multi-Hazard Vulnerability Mapping to identify potential areas of coastal inundation for the mainland of India using data on extreme water levels, coastal erosion, sea-level change and high-resolution topography.
The district-wise statistics of coastal erosion in Odisha is as follows:
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Coastal District
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Coastal length 
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Erosion
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Stable
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Accretion
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Erosion
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Stable
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Accretion
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Ganjam
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62.9
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15.48
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18.32
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29.1
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24.6
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29.1
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46.3
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Puri
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140.04
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15.78
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14.12
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110.14
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11.3
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10.1
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78.6
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Jagatsinghpur
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58.72
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32.58
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6.32
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19.82
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55.5
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10.8
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33.8
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Kendrapara
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135.78
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50
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52.12
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33.66
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36.8
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38.4
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24.8
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Bhadrak
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59.88
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11.1
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10.4
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38.38
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18.5
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17.4
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64.1
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Baleshwar
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92.18
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15.79
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27.49
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48.9
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17.1
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29.8
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53.0
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Total
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549.5
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140.73
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128.77
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280
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25.6
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23.4
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51.0
A report on "National Assessment of Shoreline Changes along Indian Coast" was shared with various Central and State Government agencies and stakeholders for implementing shoreline protection measures.
The details of habitat loss, coastal degradation and coastal erosion in Odisha are:
- Loss of habitat and shifting of sites of turtle nesting from Bhitarakanika to Gahirmatha in Kendrapara district.
- Loss of vegetation and sand dunes in Pentha and Satabhaya coast.
- Loss of Casuarina vegetation in Siali and adjoining areas of Jagatsinghpur district
- Degradation of fishing hamlets in Ramachandi, and tourist beach in Puri town of Puri district.
- Damage to fishing hamlets in Podampeta, Ramiyapatnam and Gopalpur of Ganjam district.
Ministry of Earth Sciences through National Centre for Coastal Research and National Institute of Ocean Technology provides technical solutions to Government of Odisha in mitigation of coastal erosion and they are being implemented by Government of Odisha with their own funds.
This information was given by the Minister for State  for Ministry of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Shri Piyush Goyal says FDI in India growing rapidly over last few years
Commerce Minister invites South Korea to invest in Defence and Retail
“Plan to manufacture 5 billion vaccines next year”: Shri Piyush Goyal
India will witness one of the fastest growth rates across the world – Shri Goyal
The Minister for Commerce & Industry, Textiles, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution, Shri Piyush Goyal today said FDI in India has been growing rapidly over the last few years.
“We have today become an attractive and preferred destination for investments,” said Shri Piyush Goyal, while addressing the 4th edition of the India-Korea Business Partnership Forum organised by CII-KITA.
Shri Goyal invited South Korean entrepreneurs to invest in new sectors like Defence and Retail. “We need to complement our complementary strengths in Automobiles, Textiles, Food processing, Leather Products, Metals, Mining, Chemicals and also through some of our traditional sectors like Steel and look at new emerging opportunities in Defence, e-Commerce and Retail.”
Shri Goyal said the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative is complemented by Her Excellency President Moon’s ‘New Southern Policy’. “Many Korean companies have leveraged the opportunities that India has to offer to ‘Make in India’ for the world using the competitive and comparative advantages of skilled manpower, low cost manufacturing and the Government support that is provided for businesses in India.”
Shri Goyal said during the Covid19 pandemic India has demonstrated our resilience, our capacity to serve the world, our capabilities in terms of being a trusted partner for businesses around the world. “We are widely recognised today as the pharmacy of the world providing medicines and vaccines across continents,” Shri Goyal said. “We plan to manufacture 5 billion vaccines next year and ensure the safety and security of people across the world post-vaccination,” he added.
Shri Goyal said our economy is bouncing back and will possibly see one of the fastest growth rates across the world. “Our Exports are at an all-time high,… Both on the Manufacturing side and on Services our PMI is at all-time highs. We are leveraging our strengths to realise the goal of AatmaNirbhar Bharat, a self-confident and self-reliant India...”
Shri Goyal said the Government has taken several policy measures to support Industry and Services. “We have a very vibrant Production Linked Incentive programme in which many Korean companies have also participated. We have a National Single Window launched recently, a National Infrastructure Pipeline with projects worth over a trillion dollars providing opportunities for Infrastructure companies. We have reduced Corporation taxes to amongst the lowest in the world giving additional incentives to new investments, liberalized our Foreign Investment regime and many other measures to support the growth of the Indian economy,” he said, adding, “In the last four or five years India is home to about 70 Unicorns, nearly half of them only in the last year of the Covid pandemic.”
Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Spain on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Agreement between India and Spain on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters.
Benefits:
The Agreement will help in making available, reliable, quick and cost-effective information and intelligence for the prevention and investigation of Customs offences and apprehending of Customs offenders.
The Agreement would provide a legal framework for sharing of information between the Customs authorities of the two countries and help in the proper administering of Customs laws and detection and investigation of Customs offences and the facilitation of legitimate trade.
The agreement has following provisions:
- The correct assessment of customs duties, especially information pertaining to the determination of the customs value, tariff classification and the origin of the goods traded between the two countries;
- The authenticity of any document produced in support of a declaration  made to the requesting authority;
- Customs offence concerning illicit movement of the following:
- Arms, ammunition, explosives and explosive devices;
- Works of art and antiques, which are of significant historical, cultural of archaeological value;
- Toxic materials and other substances dangerous to the environment and public health;
- Goods subject to substantial customs duties or taxes;
- New means and methods employed for committing Customs offences against Customs legislation.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Meets Japanese PM Shinzō Abe
(Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Mr. Shinzo Abe on the margins of India-ASEAN and East Asia Summit 2019 at Bangkok on 04 November 2019. The two leaders have met with each other thrice in the last about four months, and their previous meeting was in Vladivostok in September 2019.
The Prime Minister congratulated Prime Minister Abe on the recent coronation of the Emperor of Japan. Prime Minister Abe recalled warmly the participation of the President of India in the ceremony.
Prime Minister Modi said that he eagerly looked forward to welcoming Prime Minister Abe in India next month for India-Japan Annual Summit. He also said that he was convinced of the success of the forthcoming Annual Summit in further deepening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
The leaders welcomed the increasing economic engagement between the two countries, propelled by high-level exchanges. The leaders also reviewed the progress on Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project and reaffirmed their commitment to advance mutual efforts to facilitate the smooth implementation of the project.
The leaders welcomed that the inaugural 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue will take place later this month in India. They agreed that the Dialogue will help provide impetus to the bilateral security and defence cooperation between the two sides.
The two Prime Ministers also reaffirmed their commitment towards a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region based on a rules-based order. They agreed to further strengthen the bilateral cooperation, including in thirdcountries, for achieving the shared objective of peace, prosperity and progress of the Indo-Pacific region.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
More than 43.87 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 2.75 Crore balance and unutilized doses still available with States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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43,87,50,190
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IN PIPELINE
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71,40,000
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CONSUMPTION
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41,12,30,353
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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2,75,19,837
More than 43.87 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, through all sources and a further 71,40,000 doses are in the pipeline.
Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 41,12,30,353 doses .
More than 2.75 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY ASSETS DEPLOYED IN SEARCH AND RESCUE EFFORTS FOR MISSING FISHERMEN AT SEA OFF MANGALORE
Indian Navy deployed its surface and air assets for the Search and Rescue  of missing fishermen at sea off the coast of Mangalore. It was reported that an Indian Fishing Boat 'IFB Rabah' with 14 fishermen embarked had suffered a collision with a Singapore flag merchant ship 'MV APL Le Havre', 40 nautical miles west of New Mangalore at about 0200h on 13 Apr 21. Indian Naval Ships Tillanchang and Kalpeni along with naval aircraft from Goa were deployed in the area to augment SAR efforts of Coast Guard vessels.
While two rescued fishermen have been shifted to safety ashore, three bodies have been recovered thus far. The search is on for the remaining nine fishermen.
To assist in the rescue efforts INS Subhadra, a patrol vessel, was sailed from Karwar with a Diving Team embarked. The ship arrived on scene in the early hours of 14 Apr 21. Two specialist diving teams are undertaking snagline search in the area in an effort to locate the sunk fishing craft.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
News circulating in social media about damage and vandalization of a mosque in Gomati district of Tripura is fake and is complete misrepresentation of facts.
People should maintain calm and should not be misguided by such reports
There have been news reports that have been circulating that a mosque in Kakraban area of Gomati district in Tripura has been damaged and vandalized. These news reports are fake and are a complete misrepresentation of facts. The mosque in Dargabazar area of Kakraban has not been damaged and the Tripura Police in Gomati district is working to maintain peace and tranquillity.
There is no reported case of damage of the structure of any Masjid in Tripura in the recent past. There is no report of simple or grievous injury or rape or death of any person in these incidents as alleged in some social media posts.
People should maintain calm and should not be misguided by such fake reports. For instance, in Maharashtra there have been reports of violence and unsavoury statements that are aimed at disturbing peace and harmony, based on fake news regarding Tripura. This is very concerning and it is urged that peace is maintained at all costs.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Home Minister Amit Shah’s big push to go Swadeshi
CAPF Canteens to sell Swadeshi products only
Mega Boost to Cottage & Village Industries Sector
Mumbai: 18 May 2020
India has taken the first big step towards becoming Aatmanirbhar . Immediately after Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s call for encouraging local products, Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has made it mandatory for all canteens and stores of paramilitary forces to sell only “Swadeshi” products procured from Khadi and Village Industries Commission . The move will open great employment opportunities for farmers, unemployed youths and lakhs of people already engaged with cottage and village industries.
An order to this effect has been issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on 15 May 2020 that will come into force from June 1, 2020. Once it is enforced, only Indian products procured from KVIC will be sold through Central Armed Police Forces  canteens. The decision will also positively impact the production and sales of KVIC.
“The Khadi and Village industries Commission with 17 products has been registered with Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar …Now the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has decided that only swadeshi products will be sold through KPKB Bhandars w.e.f 1st June, 2020. In view of the above, all Master Bhandars may place their demands directly to KVIC,” the order read.
KVIC Chairman Shri. Vinai Kumar Saxena has lauded the decision of Home Minister saying this will provide a big boost to the cottage and village industries sector apart from the MSME units. “This decision will directly benefit lakhs of people engaged with manufacturing of various products of village industries. With this order over 10 lakh personnel of the various paramilitary forces will be added to KVIC’s consumer base. As a goodwill gesture, the KVIC has also decided to supply products to CAPF canteens at a small margin of 3% as against the 20% margin in other cases,” Saxena said.
Notably, there are 20 master bhandars of these forces across the country with an annual turnover of over Rs 1800 crore. The KVIC is likely to get major share of the total turnover. At present, KVIC has registered 17 products for supply to CAPF canteens. These include khadi national flag, eatables like honey, pickles, edible oils, agarbatti, papad, amla products, cotton towels etc Further, a list of 63 new products like Khadi clothes, woollen, cosmetics like herbal oil, shampoo, soaps, face wash, tea, coffee and others has been submitted to CAPF canteens to be included in the supply list at these stores.
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Ministry of Finance
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-22  – Issue Price
In terms of Government of India Notification No.4-B /2021 dated May 12, 2021, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2021-22  will be opened for the period August 9-13, 2021 with Settlement date August 17, 2021. The issue price of the Bond during the subscription period shall be Rs 4,790  – per gram, as also published by RBI in their Press Release dated August 06, 2021.
The Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India has decided to allow discount of Rs 50  per gram from the issue price to those investors who apply online and the payment is made through digital mode. For such investors the issue price of Gold Bond will be Rs 4,740  per gram of gold.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Kuwait in the field of accounting, finance and audit knowledge base
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding  for capacity building and strengthening the accounting, financial and audit knowledge base in Kuwait.
Benefits:
The MoU entails that two entities of India and Kuwait which are:
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of India  and Kuwait Accountants and Auditors Association  will work together to hold and conduct technical events, seminars and conferences in Kuwait for the benefit of both organizations’ members and development of their professional expertise. Costs will be shared as agreed in writing by both parties for each event.
- ICAI and KAAA shall work together for establishing possible cooperation in respect of Corporate Governance, technical research and advice, quality assurance, forensic accounting, issues concerning Small and Medium-sized Practices , Islamic Finance, Continuing Professional Development  and other subjects of mutual interest. Both ICAI and KAAA will implement and support provisions of the MoU for cooperation, advancement of accounting knowledge, collaboration to hold professional development and technical events, seminars and conferences. KAAA will provide venue for such events and will encourage its students and faculty members to attend these events.
- Under the proposed provisions of the MoU, ICAI and KAAA will aspire to discuss potential future developments in the area of mutual collaboration. In the first instance these discussions will be based on gaining an insight into the structure and cooperation, external regulatory and self-regulatory framework and measures governing both the profession and the members of both the organizations. This will be in the interests of improving governance and effectiveness of their respective organizations.
- KAAA and ICAI will collaborate to offer short-term professional courses in the domain of accounting, finance and audit in Kuwait for Kuwaiti nationals and members of the ICAI.
- ICAI and KAAA will take appropriate steps and measures to work together for establishing possible cooperation in the identified areas of mutual interest. ICAI will offer technical programs to employees of Kuwait Government/Ministries/KAAA members and Kuwaiti Nationals in collaboration with KAAA.
- In Kuwait, the Indian Chartered Accountants fraternity is helping the local business community and stakeholders on Financial Reporting matters and is held in high esteem. The proposed MoU is expected to consolidate the trust and help to build a positive image for the Indian Chartered Accountants in Kuwait.
Justification:
- ICAI has a strong membership base of over 6000 members in the Middle East region and the contemplated MoU for providing assistance to KAAA, Kuwait shall benefit the ICAI members in the region and would provide an additional impetus to the prospects of the ICAI Members.
- The aim of the MoU is to work together to develop a mutually beneficial relationship for the best interest of ICAI members, students and their organizations.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, during last three years, i.e., from recruitment year 2019-20 to 2021-22, the Union Public Service Commission has recommended 13,122 candidates for appointment on the basis of examinations conducted by it
Union Minister of State, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Minister of State  Science & Technology, M/o Earth Sciences; MoS, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that during the last three years, i.e., from recruitment year 2019-20 to 2021-22, the Union Public Service Commission  has recommended 13,122 candidates for appointment on the basis of examinations conducted by it.
In a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that as per Annual Report of Department of Expenditure, the number of vacant posts under various Ministries/ Departments of the Central Government, as on 01.03.2021, in Group A, B and C are 23584, 118807 and 836936, respectively.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said that with the acceptance of the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission Report, Group ‘D’ posts have since been merged with Group ‘C’ posts. Dr. Singh said that eligible Officers in the grade of Assistant Section Officer/ Section Officer/ Under Secretary/ Deputy Secretary/ Director /Joint Secretary-in-situ have been promoted, against available vacancies, except where the matter is sub-judice.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Funds Allocation to Old Age Homes
Under the scheme of Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana, Grants in Aid is provided to NGOs for maintaining  Senior Citizen Homes. The grant covers cost of providing food, shelter, healthcare facilities to the indigent senior citizens. The State-wise list of number of Senior Citizen Homes is given at Annexure I. Funds allocated/released in the last 5 years under IPSrC are as under –
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Sl. No.
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Financial Year
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Fund Allocated/Released

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1
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2016-17
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36.99
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2
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2017-18
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44.47
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3
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2018-19
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65.07
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4
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2019-20
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107.29
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5
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2020-21
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122.58
The data on CSR spending on Old Age Homes is not maintained in this Ministry. However, this Ministry has launched a scheme of CSR funds for Elderly care  w.e.f. 01.04.2021 with the objective to channelize the CSR funds in an appropriate manner for elderly care projects.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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President's Secretariat
President of India’s greetings on The Eve of Chhath Puja
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has sent his greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of Chhath Puja.
In a message, the President has said, “On the occasion of the holy festival of 'Chhath Puja', I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all the fellow citizens living in India and abroad.
On Chhath Puja, there has been a tradition of people worshipping son God and also offering reverence & gratitude to Mother Nature by veneration of rivers, ponds and other sources of water.
On the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja, let us resolve to preserve nature and environment and celebrate the festival keeping in mind the spread of Covid-19 epidemic. May 'Chhath Maiya' bless all the citizens with good health and prosperity”.
Click here to see the President's message in Hindi